I realize how I have let my blog slip recently. But then again, it's not like anyone is missing it:). I blog because it helps me focus on what I value, and what I am. To this effect, I have not been blogging simply because I am working hard on my book. Yes, I have begun to write it and am very excited by the prospect. I am not writing with any hope of ever being published ... I do not have such luck. But I will complete the novel anyway, so that I can say that I did. It has been a goal of mine since high school, and therefore, it is time to achieve...